In honor of Black History Month, we thought we’d take a closer look at the $5.9 million awarded specifically for African American LGBTQ communities between 2011-2012. During that time, the top 10 funders were:

Of the $5.9 million, nearly $1.9 million was awarded to organizations in the D.C. area and $1.4 million was awarded to California-based organizations. No other state or region received more than $1 million expressly for African American LGBTQ communities between 2011-2012.

Seeking to address the unique needs of LGBTQ African Americans and other communities of color, several funders have recently come together to establish the LGBTQ Racial Justice Fund. This new fund will support efforts to drive structural, policy and cultural change that ensure core public institutions are welcoming and capable of serving diverse LGBTQ populations. The fund is being implemented by the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, the Ford Foundation, the Arcus Foundation and an anonymous donor.